Residents warn Bolger Hill development may strain fire access and emergency response
Summary
Multiple commenters and speakers said narrow road width, lack of adequate turnaround and limited plow/access make some Bolger Hill properties difficult to reach; one speaker suggested a town–developer partnership to fund a dry hydrant or other mitigation measures.
Several residents told the DRB that emergency access on the narrow parts of Bolger Hill Road is already constrained. A speaker said a recent chimney fire required multiple trucks that had difficulty reaching the property, and urged the board to require conditions—such as widening, a dry hydrant or other fire-protection measures—before approving new houses that would increase response demands.
Applicant and staff acknowledged the fire department's recommendations but noted that DRB decisions must follow town development regulations; they encouraged coordination with the SelectBoard and fire department and agreed to include fire-access considerations in required follow-up materials. The board noted existing town standards and the possibility that the SelectBoard or public-works staff may require additional upgrades.
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